This month, hosts Timothy Martin and Miriam McNabb review the latest news stories about drones in public safety, first response, fire and police with our guest Steven Katz, VP and Community College Instructor at Flying Lion and Founder and Chief Pilot at Flying Lion subsidiary, Sky Ladder Drones.  Steven will then discuss his experiences at Flying Lion, and the current important issues facing public safety agencies implementing or expanding their drone programs.

Flying Lion is a drone service provider to law enforcement, publicsafety agencies and municipalities.  Founded in 2014, Flying Lion is a global expert in Drones as First Responder (DFR) program development and implementation, on-demand drone Air Support, UAS flight training, and FAA regulations.  With deep experience in the high tech industry, Steven Katz has been focused on commercial and public safety drone use since their use became legal in the U.S. in 2016: working as both a pilot and educator in the space.

By: Miriam McNabb

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Innovative Use of Drones in Law Enforcement

In a remarkable demonstration of technology aiding law enforcement, Montgomery County  successfully utilized a drone to apprehend two suspects involved in a theft at a Silver Spring grocery store.

The incident, which occurred in November 2023, highlights the effectiveness of the “Drone as ” program in combating crime.

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